Monthly Archives: March 2012

To celebrate our trip to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair this week (thanks to the British Council), we’ve found you some jolly Khaliji music. Mr. Shopkeeper is totally going to have to practise his sword twirling to keep up….

To celebrate the arrival of a lorry load of stuff, at least half of which was dates, and also to celebrate the obligingly Spring-like weather over here in the UK, we made you some datey coleslaw. It will get them … Continue reading →

This is actually a recipe from Veggiestan, but we have had so many people in the shop asking about it that is seemed only fair to share it on line as well. to create enough for 4 NB: takes about … Continue reading →

Another trivial pursuit for a chilled March afternoon. What would you be called if you lived in Veggiestan? Actually, if you lived in Turkey, Iran or Central Asia, the answer would be fairly simple. You’d have a forename and a … Continue reading →

Bogoli Pulao is possibly our favourite amongst the classic rice dishes of Iran. You can read the recipe for the original dish here. In this version it becomes a ridiculously moreish salad. OK, so it’s not the broad bean season … Continue reading →